Pickleball is Sydney’s/Eora’s latest wellness obsession since pilates and strawberry matcha lattes—and the reason all your mates (and their mates) are suddenly hanging out at the local rec centre.
If you’re unfamiliar with the sport, pickleball is tennis’s chilled-out cousin. It uses rubber paddles similar to ping pong, slightly heavier plastic wiffle balls, and more compact, badminton-sized courts (which means way less running—yay). You can play indoors or outdoors with two to four players, and just like tennis, the goal is to hit the ball over the net without letting your opponent return it.
Urban List has scoured Sydney to serve up the best pickleball courts and social clubs, perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Here are Sydney's best spots to play pickleball right now.
The Jar
Level 1/100 Bulwara Road, Pyrmont
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The newest player in Sydney’s buzzing pickleball scene, The Jar isn’t your regular sports centre, it’s a full-blown pickleball hangout. With two sleek courts, a chill zone, Aperol Spritz on tap, and a boutique changeroom setup complete with showers, this club is an absolute vibe for social sessions or tournament training. Whether you’re keen on smashing serves or sipping spritzes, this is the place to do it. Book a court online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 2 indoor courts
Available to play: Monday–Friday, 9am–9pm, Saturday and Sunday ‘til 8pm
Cost: $70 per hour, $5 ball and paddle hire
Sydney Racquet Club
17 Park Road North, Moore Park
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Loved by both paddle pros and racquet rookies, Sydney Racquet Club serves up pickleball for every kind of player inside the Entertainment Quarter. Book a casual game with mates and make use of the fully stocked bar, level up with a lesson, or train hard for your next tournament on SRC’s iconic pink and blue outdoor courts.
Keep an eye on their socials for fun events like Pickle & Pizza with complimentary drinks and Fratelli Fresh pies—the ultimate post-match feed. Rally the squad and book a court online.
If you’re feeling curious, you can even try padel—another racquet sport entirely, but we won’t go down that rabbit hole.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 2 pickleball and 2 padel outdoor courts
Available to play: Monday–Sunday, 6am–12am
Cost: From $30 per hour, $10 paddle hire, and balls included
Bondi Racquet Club
Level 6, Bondi Junction Westfield, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
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Built with the same cushiony flooring as the Aus Open, Bondi Racquet Club’s indoor courts are ready for pro-level bounce with a local-level vibe. Located on Level 6 of Bondi Junction, it's an ideal pickleball spot in Sydney for social games, midweek hits with mates and date nights. Book a court online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 2 indoor courts
Available to play: Monday–Sunday, 9am–9.30pm
Cost: From $40 per hour, $10 paddle hire, and balls included
GO Pickle
Unit 2/1 Tindall Street, Campbelltown
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GO Pickle is Sydney’s largest indoor pickleball arena, boasting six competition-level all-weather indoor courts, making it a great rainy day activity. It’s a super social and inclusive club, welcoming players of all skill levels and age groups with different sessions to suit your playing style.
There are introductory, beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions, as well as fun social events which encourage networking. With plenty of complimentary parking on site and just a 10-minute stroll from Macarthur train station, it’s also super easy to get to. Book online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 6 indoor courts
Available to play: Monday–Sunday, 8am–10pm
Cost: From $25 per hour
Evolve Pickleball
10 Namona Street, Narrabeen
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Evolve Pickleball is a top contender for Sydney’s best pickleball club on the Northern Beaches. Located in Narrabeen Sports High, Evolve organises social sessions with a host who helps keep track of scoring, organises matches, and handles the equipment and music for you.
You can join the social matches solo or with your mates, or ask to book one of the eight outdoor courts for your own group. They even offer private lessons and four-week courses to up your game. Book online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 8 outdoor courts
Available to play: Check timetable online.
Cost: From $15 for 90 minutes
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Pickle Point
101 Raleigh Road, Milperra
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Sydney’s biggest dedicated outdoor pickleball centre, Pickle Point in Milperra, is ready for sun-soaked sessions and nighttime rallies. Eight world-class courts make up the facility, using GreenSet Cushion technology designed to absorb impact, causing less stress on your joints. Other perks include a jam-packed social events calendar and free parking on-site. Lock in your court with just a few clicks online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 8 outdoor courts
Available to play: Monday–Sunday, 6am–11pm
Cost: From $20 per hour
The Willis Recreation And Sports Centre
325A Eastern Valley Way, Chatswood
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This slick sports centre on Eastern Valley Way has eight tournament-ready pickleball courts, lights for night games, a dedicated pickleball clubhouse, a pro shop for paddle and ball hire, professional coaching for juniors and adults, and convenient parking—what more could you want?
There’s also multiple tennis courts next door for even more forehand face-offs. Book a pickleball court online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 8 outdoor courts
Available to play: Monday–Sunday, 6am–10pm
Cost: $23–$28 per hour
PCYC
Various Locations
PCYC is Sydney’s cheapest place to play pickleball with courts available to book from just $8 per person. The clubs are scattered around Greater Sydney in the Inner City, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, and beyond, and welcome players of all ages. Find an opponent or play as part of a doubles team and book online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: Multiple indoor courts across locations
Available to play: Check club timetables online.
Cost: From $8 per hour
Pickleball Socials
Waverly Park, Bondi
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If you’re after a fun pickleball community, Pickleball Socials is an outdoor club that plays weekend games at Waverly Park in Bondi. It’s great if you have a little bit of racquet sport experience already and are keen on upping your skills with friendly matches of around 10-20 people. Book online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 4+ outdoor courts
Available to play: Saturdays, 3.45pm–5pm and Sundays, 9.30am–11am
Cost: From $22 for 75 minutes, $2 paddle hire
Camellia Indoor Sport Centre
9 Grand Avenue, Camellia
Practice your dink and lob skills at Camellia Indoor Sport Centre, located between Sydney Olympic Park and Parramatta. It offers state-of-the-art multipurpose courts for social pickleball alongside netball, basketball, volleyball, and futsal, plus individual court hire.
After the winning team scores 11 points (within a 2-point margin), head to the cafe for tasty postgame eats and drinks. Book a court from $25 or enter a social game online from $12.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: 6 indoor courts
Available to play: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7am–10pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 7am–9.30pm and Saturday–Sunday, 9am–9pm
Cost: $25 per hour, includes 2 paddles
Urban Rec Pickleball League
Various Locations
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Urban Rec is the king of fun-first social sports, organising various leagues for mixed gender sports, including AFL, soccer, netball, volleyball, multisport and of course, pickleball.
Terms are 10 weeks long and played on different weeknights at different clubs across Sydney—all set up and hosted by friendly staff. You can register with your mates as a team (of at least 2-3 players), or play on your own and they’ll match you with a team. Sign up online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: Multiple indoor and outdoor courts
Available to play: Various weeknights
Cost: Term fees from $179pp for 10 weeks
Cook + Phillip Park Pool & Leisure Centre
4 College Street, Sydney CBD
Be it casual volleys or serious showdowns, this is one of the best spots to play pickleball in Sydney. You may know it from its iconic Olympic-size pool, but the Cook + Phillip Park Leisure Centre has a lot more going on—including pickleball.
Indoor courts are available to book online on weekday mornings, making it ideal for older crowds, uni students, or a cheeky work-from-home break. Check out more of the City of Sydney’s pickleball court locations online.
THE DETAILS
Number of courts: Multiple indoor courts
Available to play: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8.30am–11.45am, Thursday, 8.30am–10.45am
Cost: $8.80 for adults, $6.60 for concessions
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